2020 General Election Information

City of Bandon Charter - Chapter III: Form of Government

Section 8 Councilors.

Councilors serve a term of four years. Three councilors are elected at each biennial general election. The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes are elected councilors for the ensuing term.

Section 9 Mayor.

At each biennial general election, a Mayor is nominated and elected by the voters of the City at large for a term of two years.

Section 10 Qualifications for Elected Officials.

A person is eligible for an elective office of the City if he or she is a qualified elector within the meaning of the State Constitution. The elector must have resided in the City during the twelve months immediately preceding the election and maintain his or her residency in the City of Bandon during the term of office. The Council is the final judge of the qualifications and election of its own members.

Full City of Bandon Charter, here.

Restrictions on Political Campaigning for Public Employees per ORS 260.432.

Current positions up for election:

Mayor:

Mary Schamehorn

Councilors:

Brian Vick
Geri Procetto
Claudine Hundhausen

filing dates

First Day to File - June 3, 2020

Filing Deadline - August 25th at 5 P.M.*

Deadline to Withdraw - August 28th

The Following manuals will guide you through the nomination by petition process to run for Bandon City Offices:

How to file

Step 1: File Your Prospective Petition

Complete the two forms listed below and file them with the City Recorder. For your convenience please call 541-347-2437 to set-up an appointment for this process.

SEL 101 Filing for Candidacy for Nonpartisan Nomination
SEL 121 Petition for Nonpartisan Nomination

Step 2: File Your Completed Petition

It is recommended that the candidate sign the first line on the first sheet of the prospective petition SEL 101 form. This will allow the Elections Officer to verify residency and voter requirements.

All signature sheets must be approved by the City Recorder, in writing, before circulating any petitions. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of those signature sheets.

Circulate the approved petition SEL 121 form for signatures. The City of Bandon candidates must collect 25 valid signatures to place the candidate on the ballot. It is recommended that the candidate collect at least 30 signatures before submitting signatures to the City Recorder.

Submit Petition Submission SEL 338 along with your completed petition SEL 121 form.

*Please Note: The City Recorder advises that these forms be filed with her by August 14, 2020, to allow sufficient time for the signature verification process.

Step 3: Follow Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements

ALL REPORTING IS COMPLETED THROUGH THE STATE OF OREGON ELECTIONS DIVSION

Prospective candidates file with the Elections Division for the Oregon Secretary of State a Statement of Organization for a Candidate Committee SEL 220 form. This form is not required if the candidate is acting as his or her own treasurer and expects to spend or receive less than $750 during a calendar year. This filing must take place within three business days of receiving the first contribution or making an initial expenditure. These filings can be done electronically and additional instructions can be access at: Candidate Quick Guide on Campaign Finance Reporting in Oregon. At this website you can login and register, by clicking on the OreStar icon, leading you to instructions that will guide you through the registration procedures. For additional information, contact the Elections Division at 1-503-986-1518.

Please review the Campaign Finance Manual for instructions and a schedule of filing deadlines. Campaign Finance forms are filed with the Secretary of State's Election Division. All candidates are required to have a dedicated campaign bank account if they receive contributions or make expenditures over $750 during a calendar year.

If you do not expect to receive a total of more than $3,500 or spend a total of more than $3,500 for an entire election, the candidate may file a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures PC 7 Form. If at any time during the election, the total expenditures or contributions exceed $3,500, you must file detailed contribution and expenditure reports.

For additional information, you may visit the State of Oregon : Voting & Elections (https://sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections/Pages/default.aspx)

The City Recorder, Denise Russell, can be reached by telephone at 541-347-2437 or by email at drussell@cityofbandon.org.